Grants for Arts

Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.

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Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

GAP Grant Funder: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Contact: Community Arts Partnership, 110 N. Tioga Street (Tompkins Center for…

GAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GAR Foundation: Grants for Nonprofits Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gar Foundation Last Updated: July 06, 2025 Summary The GAR Foundation supports nonprofits in Akron, Ohio, focusing on initiatives that…

ALASKA BOTANICAL GARDEN INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Garden-Scale Art Exhibition Status: Ongoing Geographic Scope: Open to artists internationally; no residency requirement, though travel stipend not available Focus Areas: Garden-scale outdoor art…

GARNEAU NICON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Garneau-Nicon Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Garneau-Nicon Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Garneau-Nicon Family Foundation Grant…

Community Foundation of Northern IL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gary S. Wilmer / RAMI Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Gary S. Wilmer / RAMI Music Scholarship…

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gayle Sundt Creative Arts Fund Status: Active (mentioned in grants listing) Geographic Scope: White Bear Lake Area School District (Minnesota) Focus Area: Creative arts support Overview: Listed among…

EL AND THELMA GAYLORD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gaylord Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: E L And Thelma Gaylord Foundation Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation, established in 1994, supports…

US $5,000 - US $50,000
GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCAC Capital Expense Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The GCAC Capital Expense Grants support…

GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCAC General Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The GCAC General Support Grant provides essential funding to small to mid-sized…

GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCAC Project Support: Events, Festivals, Series Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The GCAC Project Support…

Up to US $25,000
GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCCF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The GCCF Community Grants, offered by Gulf Coast…

GREENWOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCCF: Community Impact Grants - Community Enhancement Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greenwood County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The GCCF Community…

MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCCF: Grant Requests Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) is dedicated to enhancing community…

GOLDEN CIVIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCF: “For the Good of Golden” Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Golden Civic Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Golden Civic Foundation's "For the Good of…

City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCRA- Community Partnership Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026…

City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCRA- Downtown Events Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary…

THE GELVIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gelvin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gelvin Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Gelvin Foundation, established by Lyle M. Gelvin, supports non-profit organizations primarily…

GENE CONLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene Conley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gene Conley Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Gene Conley Foundation Grant supports religious, charitable, scientific, literary,…

HILLSDALE COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillsdale County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Hillsdale County Community Foundation offers General Foundation Grants…

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for an NEA grant?
The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.
Can individual artists get grants?
The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.
Are there grants for community arts programs?
Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.

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